Master’s Level Addiction & Mental Health Counselor II

St. Gregory Recovery Center; Bayard (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Gregory Recovery Center in Bayard, Iowa, seeks a Counselor II (Master's level) to provide treatment, counseling, and ongoing support for clients recovering from addictions and related conditions.

The role includes conducting assessments, leading group and individual sessions, and coordinating care with families and insurers. Applicants should hold a relevant Master's degree or higher, with licensure and CPR/de-escalation training.

Qualifications

• Requires BA in related field with 3+ years post-Bachelor experience, or MS with 1+ year post-Masters experience.
• Must have current licensure as social worker, professional counselor, therapist or addiction counselor per state agency.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client assessments focused on history, current presentation, problem areas, and ongoing clinical need for treatment and risk assessment.
• Lead group counseling, individual or family sessions using evidence-based modalities and document progress.
• Prepare and carry out initial treatment planning and progress reviews, documenting as required.
• Act as liaison with insurance carriers and referral sources and coordinate case management duties.
• Provide crisis intervention and counseling, and plan for aftercare documentation and discharge needs.

Skills

Client assessment

Group counseling

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Case management

Insurance liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services/addiction/mental health

Master's degree in social services/addiction/mental health

Licensed/certified social worker/counselor/therapist or addiction counselor

Job description

St. Gregory Recovery Center in Bayard, Iowa, seeks a Counselor II (Master's level) to provide treatment, counseling, and ongoing support for clients recovering from addictions and related conditions.

The role includes conducting assessments, leading group and individual sessions, and coordinating care with families and insurers. Applicants should hold a relevant Master's degree or higher, with licensure and CPR/de-escalation training.